I agree that patience is the correct word PETE.. that and a sense of humor at times. I think I laugh more than people do that are trying to understand what I am saying if I hurry the words. They scratch their heads and say what? I laugh and repeat a lil slower.

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here